VTech RM5866HD
The VTech RM5866HD has a 5 in parent screen and runs 15 hours on battery, per VTech. VTech 5 inch Wi-Fi monitor with a pan and tilt camera.
- $139.95List price
- 5 inScreen
- YesWi-Fi
How the RM5866HD stacks up
Against the 48 Wi-Fi baby monitors we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
The same as most Wi-Fi baby monitors (5 in).
Above the typical range for Wi-Fi baby monitors (5 hr to 12 hr).
Within the typical range for Wi-Fi baby monitors ($109.99 to $229.99).
What sets the RM5866HD apart
Measured against the 48 Wi-Fi baby monitors we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 2nd longest batteryof the 15 Wi-Fi baby monitors with it published: 15 hr
Next to its closest matches
- VTech RM6756HDNext to it, the RM5866HD is 0.5 in smaller screen; $25 more.
- VTech RM7866HDNext to it, the RM5866HD is 2 in smaller screen; 2 hr more battery; $30 less.
- VTech RM5887HDNext to it, the RM5866HD is $30 less.
Connection and privacy
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Yes |
| Encryption | Not stated by the maker |
| Subscription | None required; free app, no monthly charges |
| Cameras in the box | 1 |
Listed features
- Pan, tilt and zoom
- No monthly fee
- Portable viewer
Worth checking
- Single camera
Where to buy the RM5866HD
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| VTech RM5866HD | |
|---|---|
| Type | Wi-Fi camera (app) |
| List price | $139.95 |
| Cameras included | 1 |
| Parent screen | 5 in |
| Video | 1080p camera, 720p display |
| Uses Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes |
| Subscription | None required; free app, no monthly charges |
| Parent unit battery | 15 hours, per the maker |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes |
| Pan, tilt, zoom | 360 degree pan, 100 degree tilt, zoom 30x app / 24x viewer |
| Room temperature | Yes |
| Power | plug-in, 2 AC adapters; portable viewer |
Compare the RM5866HD with
How each closest rival differs from the RM5866HD, from the makers' specs.
- VTechRM6756HD5.5 in screen$114$114.95
- 0.5 in bigger screen
- $25 less
- VTechRM7866HD7 in screen13 hr battery$169.95
- 2 in bigger screen
- 2 hr less battery
- $30 more
- VTechRM5887HD5 in screen$169$169.95
- $30 more
- VTechRM5856-2HD5 in screen$169$169.95
- $30 more
RM5866HD: questions answered
From VTech's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
Where should I put the VTech RM5866HD camera?
Nursery setup: see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide and the AAP's guide to safe sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Does the VTech RM5866HD need Wi-Fi or a subscription?
Yes, it uses Wi-Fi and a phone app. Subscription, per the maker: None required; free app, no monthly charges. Wi-Fi cameras send video over the internet. Use a strong, unique password, turn on two-step sign-in if the app offers it, and keep the camera's software updated.
How long does the VTech RM5866HD parent unit battery last?
About 15 hours, per the maker. Screen brightness and video mode change it.
What's the difference between the VTech RM5866HD and the VTech RM6756HD?
By the maker specs, the RM6756HD lists for $25.00 less, the RM6756HD has the bigger screen (5.5 in). See them side by side.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.